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SponsorBlock alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave SponsorBlock: depends on community submissions, and new and small-channel videos often lack segments. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SponsorBlock, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. uBlock Origin currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Ghostery logoGhosteryFreeYesBrowser extension, iOS, Android4 of 459.6
  1. Ghostery logo

    1. GhosteryTop pick

    Best for: People who want ads, trackers and cookie pop-ups handled automatically

    FreeOpen sourceBrowser extension, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from SponsorBlock

    Free blocker that removes YouTube ads on desktop and Safari.

    Pros

    • Rejects cookie banners automatically
    • Shows which trackers each site uses
    • Open source and free on all major browsers

    Cons

    • Fewer custom filtering options than uBlock Origin
    • Not available in Chrome on Android
    • Past data-monetisation history still worries some users
    Visit Ghostery Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ghostery a good SponsorBlock alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cookie pop-ups
    Never-Consent rejects them automatically
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ghostery.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Browsers
    Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, Brave
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ghostery.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Downloads
    100+ million
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ghostery.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best SponsorBlock alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

uBlock Origin logo

Best SponsorBlock alternative for most people

uBlock Origin

Pair with it to remove YouTube's own ads, which SponsorBlock doesn't touch.

Ghostery logo

Best SponsorBlock alternative for a free option

Ghostery

Free blocker that removes YouTube ads on desktop and Safari.

uBlock Origin logo

Best SponsorBlock alternative for open source

uBlock Origin

Pair with it to remove YouTube's own ads, which SponsorBlock doesn't touch.

AdGuard logo

Best SponsorBlock alternative for Mac

AdGuard

Blocks YouTube ads system-wide, including in apps.

AdGuard logo

Best SponsorBlock alternative for Windows

AdGuard

Blocks YouTube ads system-wide, including in apps.

AdGuard logo

Best SponsorBlock alternative for Linux

AdGuard

Blocks YouTube ads system-wide, including in apps.

AdGuard logo

Best SponsorBlock alternative for iPhone and Android

AdGuard

Blocks YouTube ads system-wide, including in apps.

SponsorBlock alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to SponsorBlock?

uBlock Origin ranks first right now. Pair with it to remove YouTube's own ads, which SponsorBlock doesn't touch. AdGuard and Ghostery follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to SponsorBlock?

Yes. uBlock Origin (open source) and Ghostery (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to SponsorBlock?

Yes: uBlock Origin and Ghostery.

Which SponsorBlock alternatives work on Linux?

AdGuard runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from SponsorBlock?

The complaints we hear most: depends on community submissions; new and small-channel videos often lack segments; doesn't block YouTube's own ads.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces SponsorBlock, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.